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The 'Autumn Brilliance' of the hybrid was selected and is noted for its especially striking fall foliage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing as a large shrub or small tree, typically up to 15-20' tall and wide. Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance' is easily grown in average, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade, and though it is tolerant of a wide range of soils, it prefers moist, well-drained loams. Flowers, fruit, and leaves add ornamental, ecological, and edible interest through multiple seasons, as pollinators are attracted to flowers in the early spring, birds and small mammals are attracted to edible fruit through the summer, and fall colors are sure to impress with a fiery display of reds, oranges, and yellows. 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In addition to its aesthetic value, the 'Heritage' cultivar also provides this river birch with extra protection from common pest insects like the bronze birch borer (\u003cem\u003eAgrilus anxius\u003c\/em\u003e), as well as from various leaf spot diseases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eBetula nigra \u003c\/em\u003e'Heritage' is an adaptable cultivar that thrives in wet conditions on river banks, in floodplains, and in marshy areas, but these trees are also highly heat and drought tolerant once established. River birch are ecologically valuable, functioning as a food source and shelter for a wide variety of different animals, including birds, small mammals, and a numeber of larval moth and butterfly species. 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Typically growing to a mature size of 20-35' tall and wide, American hornbeam typically forms a rounded or sprawling habit with single or multiple stems, creating a beautiful canopy of strong, fluted branches and lending grace to a versatile range of home landscape locations. While it typically prefers partial to full shade, \u003cem\u003eCarpinus caroliniana\u003c\/em\u003e can be adaptable to drier, sunnier sites and works beautiful as a full sun specimen tree. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs an ornamental tree selection, American hornbeam is show-stopping thanks to its fall foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, which runs the full length of the rainbow from oranges and yellows to reds and purples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. 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Willow oak is a fast grower, and can grow to a moderate height of 40-75' in yard or home garden settings, but may reach heights of up to 100' in the wild. Also similar to willows, willow oak has thick, fibrous root masses, which are tolerant of wet and flooded soil, allowing willow oak to thrive near bodies of water. As an oak tree, \u003cem\u003eQuercus phellos\u003c\/em\u003e also produces acorns, but its rounded acorns are smaller than other species and their bowl-like caps may cover over half of the acorn nut itself.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWillow oak is typically planted for shade or ornamental purposes, but can also work great for mitigation or rehabilitation purposes. 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